Robert Lusch-Schreiwer of Bristol, Pa. and Annie Humphrey of Forked River demonstate a Philly-area pagan handshake.

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A newly restarted Philadelphia Pagan Pride Day is set for Saturday, Aug. 31, rain or shine, at Clark Park in the city's University City.

"There's a lot of negative connotations because people may have never met a pagan and they seem like strange, far off people," said Annie Humphrey, 26 of Forked River and vice-present of Philadelphia Pagan pride. "We're trying to show that we're normal members of the community." ...